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Do colleges look at activities outside of school?
Extracurricular activities can show a college admissions committee a lot about the student’s passions, level of dedication and commitment, and how they like to spend their time outside of school. There are two types of students, “pointy” and “well-rounded”.
What should I put for extracurricular activities on a college application?
Best Extracurriculars for College
- Leadership Activities. Leadership activities are some of the most important ones to put on your college application.
- Internships.
- Athletic Participation.
- Work Experience.
- Academic Teams and Clubs.
- Creative Pursuits.
- Technological Skills.
- Political Activism.
What kind of extracurriculars can you do in college?
One group of extracurriculars you can participate in that aren’t necessarily year-round (although sometimes they are!) are academic competitions, at either the local, regional, or national level. It is possible to form or join academic clubs in almost every area of study, such as astronomy, biology, chemistry, etc.
Should I be concerned about my lack of extracurricular activities?
If you’re concerned about your lack of extracurricular activities because of your job, don’t be. Colleges know that many students don’t have the luxury of participating in extracurricular activities because they must work to help support their families.
Do elite colleges really not accept students with B’s?
Teachers and guidance counselors often propagate this idea by telling students that elite colleges will not accept them if they receive B’s, attain less-than-stellar test scores, or do not participate in every extracurricular activity offered by their school and prestigious summer programs.
Why do low-SES students participate less in extracurricular activities?
Despite wide availability of activities, low SES students participated less than did their high SES classmates. This participation gap is a cause for concern, especially if extracurricular activities can be a means of bringing at-risk students more fully into the school community, thereby increasing their chances of school success.